Cultural diversity
Religion
Religion records a person's stated religious affiliation, including no religion and not stated responses. It is a measure of cultural identity and belief rather than practice or participation.
About this topic
Religion records a person's stated religious affiliation, including no religion and not stated responses. It is a measure of cultural identity and belief rather than practice or participation.
This topic helps show the religious diversity of an area and can support planning for community facilities, faith-based services, and inclusive engagement. It is best interpreted with ancestry, birthplace, and language, which together provide a broader picture of cultural composition.
Interpretation notes
- This records stated religious affiliation, not attendance or level of religious practice.
- No religion and not stated are part of the overall picture, so interpretation should consider both affiliation and non-response.
Key insight
In 2021, No religion was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Redland Bay, accounting for 43.9% (7,470 people). This share was higher than Redland (C) (42%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 2,964 people and 13.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Redland Bay - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Redland Bay in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Redland (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Redland Bay, with comparison markers for Redland (C).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Not stated
Uniting Church
Christianity, nfd
Baptist
Presbyterian
Lutheran
Pentecostal, nfd
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+2,964
+13.7pp
Western Catholic
-111
-3.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-441
-4.8pp
Not stated
-340
-3.0pp
Uniting Church
-203
-2.0pp
Christianity, nfd
+158
+0.6pp
Baptist
+66
0.0pp
Presbyterian
-72
-0.8pp
Lutheran
-17
-0.3pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+15
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Redland Bay. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Redland (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Redland (C)% | Count | % | Redland (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 7,470 | 43.9% | 42.0% | 4,506 | 30.2% | 29.8% | +2,964 | +13.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 3,047 | 17.9% | 18.6% | 3,158 | 21.1% | 21.1% | -111 | -3.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 2,236 | 13.1% | 13.5% | 2,677 | 17.9% | 17.9% | -441 | -4.8pp |
| Not stated | 837 | 4.9% | 5.0% | 1,177 | 7.9% | 7.1% | -340 | -3.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 801 | 4.7% | 4.3% | 1,004 | 6.7% | 6.1% | -203 | -2.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 527 | 3.1% | 3.1% | 369 | 2.5% | 2.9% | +158 | +0.6pp |
| Baptist | 496 | 2.9% | 2.5% | 430 | 2.9% | 2.8% | +66 | 0.0pp |
| Presbyterian | 360 | 2.1% | 2.4% | 432 | 2.9% | 3.2% | -72 | -0.8pp |
| Lutheran | 203 | 1.2% | 0.9% | 220 | 1.5% | 1.1% | -17 | -0.3pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 143 | 0.8% | 0.9% | 128 | 0.9% | 1.0% | +15 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 17,034 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 14,944 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,090 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.